Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Lolly Cake

So, this has to be one of the easiest things on this blog to make. Lolly Cake (personally I call it ‘Lolly Slice’) is a New Zealand treat, found in most bakeries. My Irish flatmate has just informed me that back home they call something similar ‘fifteens’. I had never made Lolly Cake before and couldn’t believe how simple it was. This would be a great recipe to get the kids making and at this time of the year is would make great Christmas gifts for teachers, something to give the neighbours, unexpected visitors…

Method:Cut the lollies into bite sized chunks.Grind the biscuits up in the food processor to a fine crumb. Add the lollies and biscuit crumbs into a large bowl.Whisk together the melted butter and condensed milk. Pour butter mixture over the biscuit mixture and stir to combine.Mould the mixture into a log shape, coat the outside with the coconut, then wrap in cling film.Place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or until set. Cut into 1cm slices before serving.

You could, if you don’t want the fuss of making a log, press the mixture into a slice tin and sprinkle the top with coconut. Once it has been the fridge to set you can then cut it into slices.